Nicholas Edward Gonzalez is an American TV actor who is best known for playing the roles of Alex Santiago in the TV series 'Resurrection Blvd.' and Dr. Ben Douglas in 'Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid'. His other popular television appearances include the roles of Dr Neil Melendez in 'The Good Doctor' and Dante Ramon in CW's 'The Flash'. His first tryst with fame began when he landed the role of Andy on MTV’s 'Undressed'. Before entering the glamorous world of acting, Gonzalez was a literature scholar and had planned to make a career in it. His path changed after his professor encouraged him to become an actor, and thereafter he started performing in theatrical productions. His change of plans was supported by destiny, and he received a continuous flow of roles both in movies and tv shows. As a student, he was interested in sports and won various state competitions in the cross-country race. In 2009, he displayed his great skills in poker by winning the second position at the 'World Poker Tour Celebrity Invitation'. He also loves playing video games and golf. Even after becoming a successful actor, he has not forgotten his literary roots and sometimes reads as many as eight books a week.